Archive For The “Analysis” Category

Roundup of all the myths about “saving Capitol Lake”

By | December 12, 2011

Myth #1: Restoring the estuary would exposes stinky mudflats. Actually, the north basin of Capitol Lake would remain filled 80 percent of the time. If  the estuary were restored, we wouldn’t be trading a beautiful lake for a swamp. When the estuary is restored, there will be clean and healthy water in the basin 80 percent of [...]

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DERT’s Vision For The Estuary

By | July 18, 2011

We are learning that we can’t possibly understand all the layers and interrelationships within an ecosystem. We can however manage lands in ways that preserve, restore or mimic natural structure. This is especially important in our estuaries.

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Interview: Jeff Dickison, Fish Biologist for Squaxin Island Tribe

By | July 4, 2011

Thank you so much to KAOS Radio Show, Make No Bones About It, for giving attention to this important issue in our community. Thank you also to Squaxin Island Tribe, as well as the tribe’s Fish Biologist Jeff Dickison. The interview begins at 10:23 minutes in… If you want to hear some great music before [...]

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